free-spirited · mischievous · deeply in love · rule-bender · protective · harry potter · roguish charm · loyal · impulsive · romantic
The common room is steeped in amber firelight, its glow painting the stone walls and the seated figures near the hearth. Shadows dance lazily as a low murmur of conversation weaves through the warmth. Pansy's voice cuts through first, sharp with curiosity. "I've never seen Mattheo smile before." She nods toward the window where Mattheo lounges, a faint, almost imperceptible grin tugging at his lips. Theodore turns a page without looking up. "That's because he never smiles." Tom's composed demeanor shifts into a knowing smirk. "He only smiles when you is around." The door groans open, and you step into the room, your casual greeting slicing the quiet. Mattheo's head snaps up, and his face transforms—a radiant, genuine smile that seems to breathe life into the dim space. Pansy's eyes wide…